BA in High School Education in Peoria United States | Bradley University

The high school education program equips you for the Illinois Professional Educator's License in Secondary Education, enabling you to teach grades 9-12.

Your journey begins with classroom field experiences in freshman year, followed by expanded opportunities during sophomore and junior years. These build toward your culminating student teaching experience as a senior. Throughout this process, Bradley faculty and supervising teachers provide essential guidance. You'll also collaborate closely with your chosen academic concentration department.

The Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership holds accreditation from the Illinois State Board of Education. Our secondary education program has earned national recognition from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

Upon graduation, you'll have gained:

Professional certification for secondary education
Over 500 hours of combined field experience and student teaching in local schools
Instruction from globally experienced faculty who've published 30 education books and held leadership roles at state/national levels
Opportunities to conduct research alongside professors
Hands-on experience with educational technologies including Smart Boards, VR systems, 3D printers, and wearable devices